Difficult Relationships - Christian Wisdom for Life's Toughest Ties

If you want to learn how to identify and deal with all the difficult people in your life, be sure to grab a copy of my Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideDoes it seem like the narcissist in your life just skates by and gets away with their manipulative, destructive behavior, almost like they're somehow immune to justice?Today, I want to give you the clarity you're craving about why God's justice might seem a little slow, and EXACTLY how God deals with ...

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Am I a People Pleaser Quiz? Discover Your Type.https://krisreece.com/am-i-a-people-pleaser/Want to learn how to identify and deal with all the difficult people in your life? Be sure to grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideBeing in a marriage with a narcissist can leave you feeling like you've got only two choices: resign yourself to a life of misery or pack your bags and leave. Before you make a decision that will change y...

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Want to learn how to identify and deal with all the difficult people in your life? Be sure to grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideAre you tired of falling victim to the emotional and psychological manipulation of a narcissist? Do you worry that long-term exposure to this devil-sent individual will negatively impact your faith? Narcissists are self-centered, egotistical, fragile individuals who only care about meeting their...

If you struggle with only being OK when others are OK with you, please check out my online course called Conquering Codependency Biblically. https://krisreece.com/conquering-codependency/ Want to learn how to identify and deal with all the difficult people in your life? Be sure to grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideHave you ever wondered WHY that person isn’t respecting your boundaries? Perhaps you think you need t...

Grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guide right here https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideWhy is it that some Christians are able to move on from toxic relationships while others stay stuck in their hurt feelings? Maybe you've suffered so long, you don't even know what happiness feels like anymore. Before you go thinking that God's forgotten you (or worse, getting angry at Him), I want to break down for you three very powerful reasons why this hurt may be lingering more...

Grab your FREE Promises of God Guide https://krisreece.com/13-promises-of-god/Need a counselor? Connect with Faithful Counseling. https://faithfulcounseling.com/krisreece What if I told you that everything you thought about forgiveness was wrong? That in seven short minutes I will help you understand why these people still set you off--even years after you've walked away and forgiven them? I'm going to answer the question that's been haunting you once and for all—“Have I truly...

AGrab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guide right here https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideWhy is it that some Christians are able to move on from toxic relationships while others stay stuck in their hurt feelings? Maybe you've suffered so long, you don't even know what happiness feels like anymore. Before you go thinking that God's forgotten you (or worse, getting angry at Him), I want to break down for you three very powerful reasons why this hurt may be li...

If you’re ready to learn how to identify and deal with all the difficult people in your life, grab a copy of your FREE Toxic People Survival Guide. https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideSo you’ve finally put your foot down. Maybe you’ve kicked the narcissist to the curb or cut ties with toxic family members. After much prayer and soul searching, you’re ready to move on.But before you can cue the confetti, you get the message, “I’ve changed.” Could this be the turnaround ...

And if you're ready to learn how to identify and deal with all the difficult people in your life, be sure to grab copy of Toxic People Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideYou've done your research. And you now believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that you're dealing with a narcissist.You know it. They know it. They know you know. Now what? Today, I want to dive deep into the pathetically predictable pattern you can expect...

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FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideFaithful Counselinghttps://faithfulcounseling.com/krisreece Tired of feeling like people just take advantage of your good nature? Perhaps you loan money that never gets repaid, you get stuck baking for another fundraiser, or you drive out of your way to help a sister who never returns the favor. You basically put your life on hold for others, and it’s getting old. That’s why, today I want to warn y...

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Take your FREE: Am I a People Pleaser Quiz? Discover Your Type.https://krisreece.com/am-i-a-people-pleaser/Tired of feeling like a doormat, like you attract people who just take from you with no regard or concern for your wellbeing? Christians are often encouraged to give until it hurts. “Let people take advantage of you,” “Forbear under abuse,” that’s what Jesus would want us to do, right? WRONG. There’s some serious scripture twisting and misinterpretation going on when...

Struggling with people pleasing? Take your FREE Am I a People Pleaser Quiz to discover your type. https://krisreece.com/am-i-a-people-pleaser/While you’re focusing on how to protect yourself from a narcissist’s manipulative schemes, the enemy is laser focused on YOU. He’s using backdoor attempts to infiltrate YOUR life. And while it’s tempting to blame the narcissist—after all, THEY are the Trojan horse—the truth is that 1 Peter 5:8 reminds us that we are to “Be so...

What’s My Temperament? FREE Guide https://krisreece.com/whats-my-temperament/ FREE Toxic People Survival Guide. https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guide After years of dealing with a toxic person, you’re finally free--free from the mental and emotional bondage of trying to live up to their narcissistic expectations. Yet you may be wondering why you don’t feel as blissful as you thought you would. That’s why today, I want to walk you through the three s...

Want to learn how to identify and deal with all the difficult people in your life? Grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guide here.https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideDo you ever wonder why your relationships start out great but then turn into a confusing, one-sided mess that leaves you scratching your head and wondering Why do I ALWAYS attract these people? Maybe you even feel torn between the desire to see it through and the urge to run for the hills. &nbs...

To learn how to identify and deal with all the difficult people in your life, be sure to grab a copy of your FREE Toxic People Survival Guide. https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideWho grows more in life--the person who never has anything go wrong and has the loveliest of relationships, or the person who had to overcome adversity and challenges? If you said the overcomer, you’re right. Understanding why God may have you in a narcissistic relationship can be challeng...

As a people pleaser, you’re likely kind, compassionate, and caring. You like to put people at ease. You often go along to get along You likely avoid conflict at all cost. You assume the best of others, even when they’ve shown you their worst. And you often say yes, even when you should say no. People pleasers are just overall ‘nice’ people. And 'nice' certainly sounds like a 'nice' way to be. But ‘nice’ means that you’re pleasant and agreeable, even the expense o...

Grab your FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional. https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/It was 2012. I was growing in my faith like many Christians, slow and steady. But something happened in December of that year that led me to make a decision that caused my faith to skyrocket. It was one of THE most difficult times of my life. Today, I’m going to share with you the one simple change I made to strengthen my faith, and then I’m going to tear apart some common mis...

Grab your FREE Uncover Your God Given Purpose Guidehttp://krisreece.com/purposeYou want to live a life of purpose. You long to feel fulfilled in what you do. And of course, your ultimate desire is to hear those wonderful words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” But why is it that some Christians try everything to find their calling and still feel purposeless, while others seem to just fall into it and flourish? I’ve noticed patterns that cause Christians to find significanc...

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Want to learn how to identify and deal with all types of difficult people? Grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guide here. https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideHave you ever been told that “Love conquers all,” or “All you need is love”?While these make for great song lyrics, they also make for great gaslighting weapons designed to make you believe that it’s your responsibility transform a narcissist. These ideas may make you think if you can just love like Jesus, every...

Want to learn how to identify and deal with all types of difficult people? Grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guide here. https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideAs Christians, we hear so many messages about loving others and forgiving and forbearing. While these are wonderful, Christlike commands that we should obey, do they apply to all people, all the time?I’m not advocating for malicious, cruel treatment of anyone, but you can run into a problem when you forbear und...

Conquering Codependency Biblically Online Coursehttps://krisreece.com/conquering-codependency/Every relationship will have its ups and downs—not just romantic relationships, but any person you’re trying to have a healthy, godly connection with. How can you tell when your relationship is dysfunctional or downright destructive? Hopefully you know that issues such as abuse, infidelity, substance abuse, and being secretive are examples of toxic behavior. But what about the less o...

Grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideQuitting is a natural part of life that gets a bad rap. For example, what would it be like if you stayed at your first job? Or if you married the first person you had a crush on? There are many instances when quitting is the right thing to do. So, how do you know when to stay and when to walk away? Sometimes it’s obvious, like when you’re being pressured to do ungodly thi...

If you’re struggling in your faith or want to grow in your faith, be sure to grab your FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/There was no way anyone could convince me that crystals are for Christians. NO WAY!I was the type who would walk into a business and see crystals and automatically think, This is ridiculous—you criticize me for following Jesus, but you’re rubbing rocks. Who’s the fool here? Crystals are said to healing...

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Check out Allen's book Misled Misled - 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel by Allen Parrhttps://amzn.to/3Nz7tnkIt’s a terrible frustration of mine—true God fearing people who are like sheep led to the slaughter simply because they’re believing false teachings. I recently did a video about the four false teachings I used to believe until I came to my senses. Just a few days after the video launched, I saw this book by Allen Parr, called Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel. I had to ge...

FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideHere’s a question I get asked often: “Am I the toxic one?” And while in some cases that question is prompted from years of gaslighting, other times, it’s because you’re sensing that you may not be as innocent as you think. One of my favorite scriptures reminds us, “For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one test ...

FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Do you ever feel like you’ve got a bullseye on your back? Like the kingdom of darkness got together for a meeting and decided to focus all of their attention on YOU? There are times when it seems like the enemy’s attacks are relentless, but did you know that there are times when he finds it most advantageous to strike against you? In fact, there are 4 occasions that he will strike n...

FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideYou’re too sensitive.I never said that!YOU’RE the one with the problem.Why do you make everything such a big deal?If you’ve ever had these words spoken to you, you, my friend, may have been gaslit. Gaslighting is the withholding of information or pretending that you don’t understand what someone else is talking about in an attempt to get that person to question their reality and good judgment. It the e...

FREE pdf 13 Promises of God You Can Count Onhttps://krisreece.com/13-promises-of-god/Some of the teachings that are coming out of some churches today are just off. And some are down right ridiculous—mixing worldviews and new age teachings to make some convoluted mix of what we call progressive Christianity. And I’m embarrassed to say I not only believed some of this stuff, I TAUGHT IT. God forgive me. Since scripture instructs us to not neglect gathering together, how do you find a churc...

FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideIf you’re like many well-meaning Christians who choose to stay with a narcissist, you can’t quiet that nagging question—how do I love this person without letting their toxic behavior get to me?Another common thought is, I’m barely done forgiving them for their last offense and here come three more.The underlying question is, How do I love them without losing myself?!To love a toxic person without losing yourself,...

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FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideI didn’t even realize he was a narcissist until after we were divorced.I felt like a fool for not seeing it, embarrassed because it took me that long to put a label on it.But the truth is, it didn’t need a label. I knew something was wrong six days after we returned from our honeymoon.I stood at the kitchen counter opening the mail. As I scanned the unusually high cable bill, I saw one pornographic movie after an...

FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideI recently had to cut someone out of my life and just before I hit that send button, I realized,THIS IS SO CONFUSING!I vacillated between thinking, Maybe it’s me and No, I’m positive I’ve done all I could.And between, Maybe I didn’t give them enough chances and I can’t keep doing this.Days turned into weeks until five months later, I was no closer to setting boundaries and more confused than ever.The stress of ke...

FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideHave you ever tried to speak to someone who spoke a different language than you?Maybe you’re really patient at first but the more you realize that it’s not helping, the more frustrated you get. You likely start talking s-l-o-w-e-r. Maybe you even start yelling, as if a higher decibel is going to change the fact that they can’t understand you. The same is true for a narcissist who doesn’t interpret thing...

Are you ready to set boundaries like a boss? Check out my online course….Boundaries with Toxic family. https://krisreece.com/biblical-boundaries-with-toxic-family/ Maybe you’ve just discovered that your manipulative friend isn’t as sweet as she pretends to be. Or the guilt your mother has been laying on you isn’t your biblical burden to bear. You’re probably here because you realize that ‘no’ needs to become a more regular part of your vocabulary. After all, every...

FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideThere is a type of narcissist that is the worst of them all—the type of person Jesus warned of when he said beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing (Matthew 7:15). This narcissist sneaks in undetected and infects your life in ways you couldn’t even imagine. When we think of the grandaddy of all narcissists, we usually think of the highly abusive, malignant narcissist. But it doesn’t take a discerning eye t...

Conquering Codependency Biblically Online Coursehttps://krisreece.com/conquering-codependency/ When you think of love and care, the first person that will likely come to mind is Jesus. After all, he gave his life so that you and I could be reconciled with God and spend eternity in His presence. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is.And if you’re like most Christians, your desire is to BE more like Jesus. And yet, when you look at Jesus’ life and how he interacted with others, there ar...

The Demonic Spirits Driving NarcissistsWhy do narcissists mess with your mind so much?It’s because YOUR mind is Satan’s number one target. If he can get in your head, he can infect every other area of your life. And he starts by using the people closest to you.A narcissist is someone who has demonic spirits driving their destructive behavior. These spirits tempt the narcissist with a false sense of hope, strength, and control.Because the narcissist has a deep sense of shame that they desperat...

Grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideBehind the Mask: What 24 Narcissists Had to Say About YouNarcissists have a superficial and alluring charm that draws you in to their web. They say everything you want to hear, but over time the cracks in their mask start to show.Maybe after years of inconsistent behavior that didn’t match their words, you’re left wondering if it’s ALL been a facade.Well, you don’t have to wonder any longer. I set out t...

The Dark Side of Therapy: Avoid These 6 Counselor TypesFinding the right person to help you in your struggle is crucial. That’s why I’ve teamed up with Faithful Counseling—to helpFaithful Counseling https://faithfulcounseling.com/krisreece Counselors have become like hairstylists—everyone's got one.Just a few years ago, it was more taboo to need a counselor, whereas today, it’s often the topic of many dinner conversations. And that’s good. Mental and emotional health are crucial fo...

Grab your FREE Toxic People Survival Guide https://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideCan a Narcissist Be a Christian? You’ve heard of an oxymoron, right? An oxymoron is a self-contradicting word or group of words, like ‘jumbo shrimp,’ ‘awfully good,’ and ‘only choice.’ If you were just learning the language, some of these figures of speech would confuse you, and rightfully so. The same is true for an interaction with a person who calls themselves a Christian but di...

5 Toxic Movies God Wants You to Stop Romanticizing Who formed your idea of love? If you’re like many, it wasn’t God, it wasn’t your parents, it wasn’t even the person you fell in love with. No, it was something much more distorted and toxic. It was the movies. For as long as films have been in existence, they have continued to pervert and disfigure the truth meaning of loving relationships. That’s why in today’s episode, I want to talk to you about the 5 toxic movies that ...

Join your FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Have you been saved by grace but still feel like you’re living in a chokehold? In Galatians 5:1–15, the apostle Paul discusses the nature of freedom in Christ, beginning with an admonition to “stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Paul contends that Jesus Christ came to set believers fre...

Grab your FREE Uncover Your God-Given Purpose Guide http://krisreece.com/purposeGod’s Calling on Your Life Will Be Revealed in These 3 Ways Have you ever wondered what you were created to do? Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, “For we are all God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” But you can miss your calling if you’re hung up on the ‘how-tos’ and the opinions of others. God will rarely use a megaphone to declare yo...

There’s just something refreshing about a new year. It's a brand new opportunity to wipe the slate clean and get a reset. A chance to stop feeling like a loser from missing the mark last year and opportunity and a do-over for this year. Well, hey, my friend. My name is Kris Reece. I want to welcome you back to another edition of the Building Faith Podcast. Where it is my hope to bring you Biblical solutions to life's tough challenges. So, if you are being blessed by our time together, would y...

Are you struggling with the pain of your past? Maybe someone betrayed you and you just can’t make sense of it. Or perhaps you’re still in the midst of a toxic situation and losing hope for a way out. Or maybe you’re wondering why God isn’t using you. You love Him and long to do His will, only to find yourself always sitting on the sidelinesOver the years in my counseling and ministry there has been one thing that has held people back more than anything.More than a lack of resources. More than...

If you’re wondering why some promises haven’t come to pass in your life, it could be that you’re hanging on a wish, not a promise.Maybe some well-meaning Christians wanted to encourage you and told you that God would grant your every desire….but they are misrepresenting God and leading you astray.So to keep you from experiencing unnecessary disappointment and frustration, let’s talk about five things that God NEVER promised.FREE pdf 13 Promises of God You Can Count Onhttps://krisreece.com/13-...

A few months ago, I launched a series on biblical boundaries, and these videos were met with welcome arms and the thank yous were flooding in, but it wasn't too long until I was inundated with one disheartened message after another. their boundaries weren't working. What went wrong? Was my advice off or are there just certain people that are immune to boundaries? Let's find out. Because in this video, I'm going to be addressing the panic and the frustration by talking about five reasons that ...

In our Christian culture, where boundaries are shamed as hate, codependency is glorified as love, and entitlement is disguised as faith. It's no wonder that so many Christians, find themselves in toxic unGodly relationships for fear of disappointing God simply for setting boundaries. But do we have it all wrong? Our boundaries actually, something that God not only supports, but encourages his people to have or did God create you to be a doormat? In today's video, I'm going to share ...

One Church to the next, I would search for the most charismatic environment I could find because I longed for the spirit of God, I would wait online for hours, just for Word to be spoken over me. I would pray endlessly for a powerful move of God to overtake every fiber of my being, I was a woman on fire for God or so I thought. I went to a conference many years ago and the purpose of this conference for me. Anyway was to experience a powerful move of God. And at the time, I needed guidan...

Imagine living your life in constant fear, never knowing how, or when you're going to be blamed, for just being you. Stomach, is always in knots, you'll watch your every word you'd give anything to be able to just relax. All you want to do is live in peace but you can't seem to escape this toxic person. No, no, not because your barricaded or in bondage, but simply because you were born. Now, imagine that toxic person is your own mother. Have you ever been in a relationship with someone t...

The mother daughter relationship should be one marked by nurture, love, support and proper correction. Sadly for many women, their relationship with mom is marked by dysfunction, blame, self-centeredness, and manipulation.It’s difficult to hug a porcupine, even when she’s your mother.And if you’re being honest, there’s no other relationship where you would tolerate such behavior.Over the years, I’ve seen more women negatively affected by toxic mothers more than any other life issue. And nearl...

In this episode we talk about when to stay and when to walk away from a toxic mother and how to do it biblically.Leaving a relationship is never easy and the decision should not be taken lightly, but we have necessary relationship endings all the time, friends, coworkers, even churches. But what do you do when you have to consider walking away from your own mother? Some people have a great relationship with their mother, a wonderful adult relationship that is built upon, mutual love and respe...

The enemy loves to attack you with lies that are grounded in some truth and let's face it full of lies are easy to spot, but the lies that come wrapped and reasoning with those leave plenty of room for entertainment. What makes a person go from a tiny thought to a full-on torment? In 1st Samuel 19:9 it reads. “then a harmful Spirit from the Lord came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand and David was playing the lyre.” Upon first glance you might think, awe po...

In today's episode we talk about the 7 1/2 signs that show you are a lazy Christian.Christianity is not a spectator sport. There are no rewards or passes for spiritual laziness. It requires diligence perseverance and growth, but sometimes, it can feel like an uphill battle. Yes, God will supply all of your needs. Yes, you are saved by grace through faith, but a believer can become idle. If he or she believes that God doesn't expect him to produce fruit. In fact, the Bible has a lot to sa...

In this episode, we talk about the 3 imperative steps that you need to take to answer the call of God on your life.Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “Why am I here?” No, I don't mean while you're in a certain geographical area or even a certain point in your life. I mean, why are you here on this Earth? What is God's purpose for you? My hope today is to talk to you about how to answer the call of God on your life. And we hear a lot about living the abundant life and loving oth...

Toxic relationships are infectious disease, people poison you from the inside out with their gaslighting, manipulation, and constant drama. And many years ago, I ran into an old boyfriend at the mall and I stopped to do the niceties, “Good to see you. I hope you're doing well.” You know, the drill and I was very careful to not say, or do anything with that would engage him any longer than need to be. And just, as I was walking away, he looked me straight in the eyes with the same p...

In this episode, we talk about the 5 signs that God is preparing you for ministry.Have you ever pondered what God wants you to do with your life? Perhaps you've even considered getting into ministry full time, but you just not sure if that's God's plan for your life. Well if you long to be used in a mighty way for his kingdom, one of the most satisfying yet demanding profession is in Christian Ministry. So today, I want to talk to you about the five signs that God is preparing you for mi...

In today's episode, we talk about the 6 steps to building biblical confidence that can conquer anything.Just believe in yourself. You can do anything, you set your mind to. Everything you need is already in you. Or maybe you've been hit with the famous Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” There's no shortage of pithy statements designed to encourage you to let your inner confidence roar. There's only one problem they don't work. Not because they're not...

In this episode, we talk about the 4 steps to handling adult toxic children biblically. We're living in a time where toxic parenting is not tolerated so much anymore. The “I'm your mother” line that once worked on kids is no longer enough to bully adult children into submission. And if you've been raised by a toxic parent, I truly empathize with you, but we're also suffering relationships of some epidemic proportion and they're coming from adult toxic children. And there are serious cons...

In this episode, we talk about the 4 Biblical steps to quiet the chaos in your mind.You’ve got the attention span of a goldfish. Okay, my friend before you go and get mad at me, those aren't my words. But the average attention span for a goldfish is 9 seconds. Yep, that's it. But here's the kicker according to a new study from Microsoft Corporation, human beings lose concentration after 8 seconds. That's it. Like, I've seen the difference, just watch a sitcom today compared to 20 years ago an...

In this episode, we'll talk about how to respond and not react when toxic people push your buttons. Toxic people can really push your buttons whether they're twisting scripture for their benefit, playing the victim to make you look bad, or gaslighting every negative emotion that you experience. Trying to be in relationship with the seemingly double sent individuals requires an extra dose of grace, but what do you do when that doesn't even seem to be enough? So what are you do ...

In this episode we talk about how to decipher and deal with guilt, shame, conviction and condemnation.We've all experienced the guilt at some point in our lives, some more than others. But in the Christian Community there seems to be two extreme schools of thought. One camp is going to say, there's so much wrong with me and they feel more holy and humble for beating themselves up all the time. Now, the other camp says there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus therefore they v...

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to make Jesus your King.Scripture refers to Jesus as king. Revelation 17:14 refers to him as king of kings. And this means that Jesus has rule over all every ruler and every authority in the end. All other rulers will be conquered or abolished and Jesus alone will reign supreme. There is no one more powerful than King Jesus, but what does it mean to make Jesus your King? if you live in the United States like I do you have an idea of wha...

Will God Let Me Separate from a Toxic Spouse?What do you do when you have no biblical grounds for divorce but you can't take another minute living in your toxic marriage? Perhaps you've considered separation, but are there biblical grounds for separation from a toxic spouse? The answer is simple, and it's, yes. But there are many nuances that you need to be aware of before taking this drastic step. For starters, if you are struggling because you are not getting along, not equally y...

Does being with a narcissist feel like you lose parts of yourself?In today's episode, we talk about the 8 Biblical Tips to Get Along with a Narcissist Without Selling Your SoulFREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideBuilding Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.

In this episode, we talk about 4 easy Biblical tips to not be so easily offendedHow Toxic are My Thoughts? FREE Quizhttps://krisreece.com/toxic-thoughts-assessment-2/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.Are you the type to get easily offended? Do you frequently find yourself taken aback by the things that people say and do? I remember going out to eat with friends one time after we finished a long event w...

In this episode, we talk about how to speak the truth in love and the 4 ways you'll get tripped up trying to do it.Grab your FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.In today’s blog, we will be discussing ways that you may get tripped up while speaking the truth. There are typically two types of truth-tellers, the a...

In this podcast, we talk about the 6 undeniable signs that you are codependent. Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.Do you really feel good when others need you? Do you enable someone’s bad behavior in hopes that they’ll repent and change their ways? If you are struggling to have healthy, balanced relationships, where the needs of both people are recognized, you could be struggling with codependency. A co...

Is prayer simply a matter of endurance? The question we answer in this episode is If I Ask God Enough, Will He Give Me What I'm Praying For?FREE 5 Day Created with Purpose Devotionalhttps://krisreece.com/5-day-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTION:It is said that there is power in prayer and if that’s true, which it is, there must be real power in persistent prayer. Persiste...

Are you struggling to hear from God? In this episode, we talk about 4 ways that God is speaking to you and how to attune your ear to hear from God.FREE 5 Day Created with Purpose Devotionalhttps://krisreece.com/5-day-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTIONAre you struggling to hear what God is saying to you? Maybe you’re battling with your identity or you have a decision that ...

In this episode, we talk 12 colors in dreams and their biblical meaningFREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTGod often speaks through dreams. Job 33:14 says, "for God, does speak now one way, now another though no one perceives it in a dream and a vision of the night when deep sleep falls upon people as they...

In this episode, we're talking about 10 common symbols that show up in your dreams. FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTDid you know that God can speak to you in dreams? He did it on numerous occasions in both the Old and the New Testament. While some dreams are direct and clear in their meaning, most leav...

In today's episode, we're talking about the signs that you're emotionally dependent on people and not God.FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPT: Is your need for love and affection insatiable? Do you suffer distress when someone physically or emotionally withdraws from you? You could be strugglin...

Having trouble getting out of your own head? In today's episode, we talk about how to believe God's Word over your thoughtsFREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideHow Toxic are My Thoughts? FREE Quiz https://krisreece.com/toxic-thoughts-assessment-2/Renew Your Mind Online Coursehttps://krisreece.com/renew-your-mind/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRI...

If you've been harmed at the hand of others but no longer want to live the victorious christian life, join me in today's episode as we talk about how to overcome a victim mentality - Biblically!FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideHow Toxic are My Thoughts? FREE Quiz https://krisreece.com/toxic-thoughts-assessment-2/Renew Your Mind Online Coursehttps://krisreece.com/renew-your-mind/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a po...

Do you find yourself running thoughts over and over again in your mind? In today's episode, we're talking about how to stop ruminating over a toxic relationship. FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideHow Toxic are My Thoughts? FREE Quiz https://krisreece.com/toxic-thoughts-assessment-2/Renew Your Mind Online Coursehttps://krisreece.com/renew-your-mind/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical soluti...

In today's episode we answer the question, Are empaths Biblical?FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideBuilding Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTAre you the type who feels deeply? Perhaps you’re highly sensitive to the feelings and moods of others. You may even get over-stimulated often and need a lot of alone time to regenerate. You could be considered what many w...

In this episode we explore the key reasons God is keeping you in a toxic relationship.FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideBuilding Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTShould I stay or should I go? That’s the question we often asked God when we find ourselves in less than healthy relationships, everything in us could be screaming get me out of here, but for some rea...

In today's episode we answer the question, Does God expect Christians to stay with narcissists?FREE Toxic People Survival Guidehttps://krisreece.com/toxic-people-survival-guideBuilding Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTAre you struggling with toxic people? Maybe it’s a stonewalling husband, a narcissistic mother, or an overbearing boss. Well, I want to invite you to grab a copy of our Free Toxic People Surv...

In this episode we talk about how to find your identity in ChristFREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTDo you struggle to embrace your identity in Christ? And maybe you’re like many Christians, who know in their heads what Scripture says about them, but their heart didn’t get the memo. Meaning, they’re not w...

In this episode we talk about what to do when you're bored in your relationship with God.FREE 5 Day Mountain Moving Faith Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTHave you ever been in a relationship that just got boring? So maybe the things you once did together are no longer thrilling. The love doesn’t feel is electric. And what was on...

In today's episode we talk about why demons won't leave.Ready to grow in your faith? Grab your FREE Mountain Moving Faith 5 Day Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Delivered from Demonic Influence Online Coursehttps://krisreece.com/delievered-from-demonic-influence/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPT Struggling under demonic influence, but perhaps you’ve prayed and ma...

In today's episode we talk about how to cleanse your home of demonic influenceBuilding Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.Ready to grow in your faith? Grab your FREE Mountain Moving Faith 5 Day Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Join our newest online course Delivered from Demonic Influencehttps://krisreece.com/delievered-from-demonic-influence/TRANSCRIPTWe protect our home from physical in...

In today's episode we talk about the 6 signs of a good christian counselorFaithful Counselinghttps://faithfulcounseling.com/krisreeceBuilding Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTSo you are going through a rough patch and you think you might need some help? Perhaps you’re struggling in a toxic relationship or you just suffered a bad breakup or maybe your negative thinking is finally catching up with you ...

In today's episode we talk about the 3 signs that God is calling you to a higher level.Ready to grow in your faith? Grab your FREE Mountain Moving Faith 5 Day Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTDo you sense God calling you to a higher level, but everything in your life says otherwise? Whether you’ve had a word spoken over you...

In today's episode we talk about how to change unwanted thoughts God's way.Ready to grow in your faith? Grab your FREE Mountain Moving Faith 5 Day Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTSWe are talking about how to change unwanted thoughts. Everyone has intrusive thoughts from time to time. But what do you do when those thoughts ...

Have you ever wondered, is this the devil tempting me, God testing me or is it just me?That's the question we answer in today's episode.Ready to grow in your faith? Grab your FREE Mountain Moving Faith 5 Day Devotional https://krisreece.com/5-day-faith-devotional-series/Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTHave you ever asked yourself the question? “Is this the devil tempting me, God testing me,...

Do you ever wish God would just shut off your brain? In this episode we are talking about how to stop overthinking.Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTDo you ever wish God would just shut off your brain? We are talking about how to stop overthinking. Romans 12:2 reminds us “to not be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.”And here’s what I realized. We all ...

Do you wonder what God wants you to do with your life? In this episode I ask 4 questions that will reveal your God given purpose.Building Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTIf you’ve jumped from job to job and new idea to new idea, you may not be as flaky as you think. If you are finding yourself constantly discontent, you may not be as ungrateful as you think. You could simply be looking for purpose. ...

If you are struggling with insecurity and want to walk in a confidence that is back by heaven, join me in this episode as we talk about building confidence powered by God.TRANSCRIPTHave you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? I know what it’s like to want to find your calling but not know where to start and our fast-paced world where daily demands, dictate more of our destiny than God does. It’s no wonder. We feel cut off from God’s roadmap for our lives.And that’s why I am...

Are you ready to answer the call of God on your life? In this episode I talk about the 3 steps that I took to quit my job and follow God's purpose.Grab your FREE 'Uncover Your God-Given Purpose' Guidehttp://krisreece.com/purposeBuilding Faith Podcast from Kris Reece Ministries is a podcast to provide biblical solutions to life's tough challenges.TRANSCRIPTIf you are ready to answer the cry for purpose, with the determination to discover that, I hope you will join me. There is not a week...